Need help picking out a shift knob! - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-20-2009, 12:20 AM

I have the TRD black chrome one. Nice, but I wish it were weighted.

kou · 01-20-2009, 12:33 AM

The stock rubber one is heavy.

id3379 · 02-15-2009, 03:25 AM

that black one is dope.'

TickleTimeTim · 02-15-2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimhimbo

I have been striving to find the perfect shift knob for my 08 blue LB ...I started with the sport shift knob directly from Toyota and it was nice and looked great but became freezing to the touch in cold weather AKA all winter and chilly days so I was fed up with that and it cost 60 dollars for dealer to order it in although i've seen better prices online....Then I made two mistakes... I ordered the TRD leather ball shift knob and it was tiny and looked ridiculous so I took it back to dealer and ordered the other TRD leather shift knob that is seen on the main toyota websight and all over the net....It was nice looking but wouldn't tighten enough withough crushing the top rubber piece on my stock shift boot....so it was useless unless I swap my shift boot...AND IT SET ME BACK 76 DOLLARS FROM THE DEALER...(i HAVE LEARNED NEVER TO BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE DEALER FOR STUFF LIKE THAT ..BUT TO CHECK ONLINE FIRST ALWAYS) Now I have a black round shift knob that i ordered from www.monsterknobs.com.... I like the feel alot and it warms up fast in winter unlike aluminum. The only thing I don't like is that it leaves a big gap between shift knob and top of rubber boot so I filled it in with blue hockey tape to match my seat covers(cheap and easy not for everyone but it looks ok) definately my fav shift knob so far and was 39.99 with free shipping. It does give it a ball on a stick look like old style shifters... Although now that i found out subaru's have same threading I might try to get my hands on a leather subaru shift knob.

looks like the shift knob off a IS300 or camaro.

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimhimbo

IThe only thing I don't like is that it leaves a big gap between shift knob and top of rubber boot so I filled it in with blue hockey tape to match my seat covers(cheap and easy not for everyone but it looks ok) definately my fav shift knob so far and was 39.99 with free shipping. It does give it a ball on a stick look like old style shifters... Although now that i found out subaru's have same threading I might try to get my hands on a leather subaru shift knob.

The reason for the gap is that it is a Subaru knob - they have the threads lower down inside the knob than Toyota do, so it leaves a gap. I filled mine with a turned piece of wood, but you could easily make the threads deeper and get rid of the gap.

jimhimbo · 02-15-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks it is definitely comfortable I always liked the round knobs. The KNOB is supposed to be the same material as pool balls are made of according to monsterknobs.com. They say that it is Crosslinked Aldehyde Resin (CAR™) which stays strong and doesn't get nearly as cold as metal. I would like to replace my boot but haven't investigated enough yet. Redlinegoods.com makes shift boots for the yaris but they are like 60 dollars so I would like a cheaper option but not quite sure how to fit a universal one. If anyone has good shift boot tips I'm all ears.....

xen555 · 02-15-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by andru47

I'm looking into changing my stock shifter knob. I have a stick shift. So, If everyone who has non-stock shifter knobs for stick shift can post their pictures on this thread it would be great help. This way I can see how the knobs look attached and pick out the one I think will work best for me.

Thanks!!!

THIS IS MY SHIFT KNOB...

Nagoya_TRD. · 02-17-2009, 04:09 PM

I like the ARC Full Titanium. Love the look, color, and feel.

Drawbacks: $$$, maybe gets hot in summer or sun.

33OH · 02-17-2009, 04:14 PM

I have this black chrome weighted one for sale in the classifieds.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13898

cali yaris · 02-17-2009, 04:36 PM

I like TWM weighted shift knobs, I'm pretty loyal to that brand.

www.twmperformance.com

andru47 · 02-17-2009, 07:15 PM

I got the TRD Sports Shift Knob already Thanks!!! Will post pictures soon!

Benggolf2 · 02-17-2009, 08:32 PM

Any suggestions for automatic transmissions?

spookz · 02-17-2009, 10:01 PM

I just received my Skunk2 weighted shift knob today.. feels great!

SailDesign · 02-18-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by spookz

I just received my Skunk2 weighted shift knob today.. feels great!

That just SOUNDS wrong....

spookz · 02-18-2009, 08:03 AM

LOL.. ok how would I go about describing what I'm feeling for this knob LOL AHHAA <- that also sounds wrong.. ok i'll leave it at that. ahha weighted shift knobs are great.. LOL

SailDesign · 02-18-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spookz

LOL.. ok how would I go about describing what I'm feeling for this knob LOL AHHAA <- that also sounds wrong.. ok i'll leave it at that. ahha weighted shift knobs are great.. LOL

Oh, believe me, I know exactly what you mean - I guess my mind is just in the gutter today (as it was yesterday, and last week, month, etc.)

02-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#28
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I like TWM weighted shift knobs, I'm pretty loyal to that brand. www.twmperformance.com __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-17-2009, 07:15 PM	#29
andru47 View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris 3DR LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 139	I got the TRD Sports Shift Knob already Thanks!!! Will post pictures soon! __________________ My Yaris: The Azure

02-17-2009, 08:32 PM	#30
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Any suggestions for automatic transmissions? __________________ Benggolf2

02-17-2009, 10:01 PM	#31
spookz JDM yO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3dr. 5-spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 331	I just received my Skunk2 weighted shift knob today.. feels great! __________________ .

02-18-2009, 08:03 AM	#33
spookz JDM yO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3dr. 5-spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 331	LOL.. ok how would I go about describing what I'm feeling for this knob LOL AHHAA <- that also sounds wrong.. ok i'll leave it at that. ahha weighted shift knobs are great.. LOL __________________ .

01-20-2009, 12:20 AM	#19
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I have the TRD black chrome one. Nice, but I wish it were weighted.

01-20-2009, 12:33 AM	#20
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	The stock rubber one is heavy.

02-15-2009, 03:25 AM	#21
id3379 §†ęĄ¶‡Ћ-NCP96 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 727	that black one is dope.'

02-15-2009, 02:57 PM	#24
jimhimbo Drives: 08 Blue yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Posts: 5	Thanks it is definitely comfortable I always liked the round knobs. The KNOB is supposed to be the same material as pool balls are made of according to monsterknobs.com. They say that it is Crosslinked Aldehyde Resin (CAR™) which stays strong and doesn't get nearly as cold as metal. I would like to replace my boot but haven't investigated enough yet. Redlinegoods.com makes shift boots for the yaris but they are like 60 dollars so I would like a cheaper option but not quite sure how to fit a universal one. If anyone has good shift boot tips I'm all ears.....

02-17-2009, 04:09 PM	#26
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	I like the ARC Full Titanium. Love the look, color, and feel. Drawbacks: $$$, maybe gets hot in summer or sun.

02-17-2009, 04:14 PM	#27
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I have this black chrome weighted one for sale in the classifieds. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13898

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